Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, says the Nigeria police force (NPF) has carried out a large-scale redeployment of officers previously assigned VIP protection duties.
According to the minister, the operatives have been sent to
communities in Kwara, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, and the Federal
Capital Territory (FCT) to carry out “core community policing functions”.
He said the redeployment is part of intensified security
measures under Operation Savannah Shield, aimed at protecting vulnerable
communities in the north-central region, following recent terrorist attacks,
including one in Kwara that claimed about 75 lives.
President Bola Tinubu had condemned the Kwara killings as
“beastly” and “heartless”, while directing full state resources against
perpetrators targeting civilians.
Idris said enhanced deployments now include better
intelligence, rapid-response units, and increased visible policing around
places of worship.
The information minister said the president has reiterated
that Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations remain fully Nigerian-led, while
welcoming selective international cooperation on intelligence, surveillance,
and reconnaissance from partners like the United States.
“With heightened deployments now underway in at-risk
communities, President Tinubu is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to
safeguarding Nigerian lives and upholding the fundamental right of all citizens
to worship freely,” he said.
“Enhanced security around places of worship, including
increased visible presence around churches on Sundays, is being implemented in
close coordination with the local community and faith leaders.
“Further strengthening the security architecture, the
Nigeria Police Force has executed a large-scale redeployment of officers
previously assigned to VIP escort duties nationwide.
“These personnel have been returned to core community
policing functions, delivering measurable improvements in security presence
across Kwara, Plateau, Benue, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, and the Federal Capital
Territory.”
On November 23, 2025, Tinubu ordered the immediate
withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs across the country.
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